Burlesons brought cotton back to Stanly County, and it’s grown since

Ronnie Burleson and his family were the first farmers to bring cotton back to Stanly County, N.C., in 1991. In the 26 years since, cotton production has grown significantly in that part of the state, and the Burlesons’ success and achievements with the crop have grown as well.

Ronnie Burleson and his family were the first farmers to bring cotton back to Stanly County, N.C., in 1991. In the 26 years since, cotton production has grown significantly in that part of the state, and the Burlesons’ success and achievements with the crop have grown as well.